Why Paintball?
Paintball gives me the opportunity to be who i want to be without having to conform to crap 'expectations' from general society! As a wife & mum I felt i was being squeezed into this mould that meant you had to be what society expects of you. I conformed for a while then accidently discovered paintball. I discovered it gave me the freedom to run like a nutter, shout my head off, to compete, win, lose, jump, dive, get dirty, get bruised, talk tactics & chill afterwards with mates, & generally be free! I changed my job (previously legal accountant...BORING!) so now when i'm asked what i do for a living I say i ref paintball games & watch for the reaction! I don't have to wear smart clothes (i wear SmartParts clothes instead!), I don't have to sit at a desk, answer the telephone, lick the bosses a***, mind my language ('cos who gives a f*** anyway?), brush my hair, wear makeup or wash my car! (I do still take a shower & brush my teeth in case you all were thinking i am a total slob!) Since getting into paintball my fitness level has greatly increased, i'm told i look younger, i'm certainly happier, my bum has lifted 4" (great!) and i'm enjoying life! I get up at 6am looking forward to arriving at work. Hey maybe paintball should be available as a therapy on the NHS!! Yes, i too have become addicted to the rush and the freedom paintball gives!